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RWC Media Information

RWC Media Information

​Welcome to the Scotland team media hub for Rugby World Cup 2019. We hope you find this page useful in supporting your efforts to follow and cover Scotland’s progress in this year’s tournament.

Scotland team media guide

Inside this guide you will find the details of your key Scotland team media contacts Michael James (Team Media Manager) and Matt Horler (Scottish Rugby Head of Media) as well as the team’s forward media schedule, which will be updated via the tournament Media Zone, as well as essential info on the current squad and the team, historically.

Scotland in Japan

Scotland and Japan have a historic connection which dates back to revered industrialist, Thomas Blake Glover, who first set foot on Japanese soil in 1859. Glover, who helped found Mitsubishi Corporation and build Japan's first modern shipyards, was the first foreigner decorated by the Japanese government.

The Scots and Japanese remain close allies in trade and have worked together in a rugby context for several years.

In 2013, Scottish Rugby signed a long-term partnership with the Japanese Rugby Union to help in a number of ways including medical expertise, coach development, commercial guidance and a commitment to play regular fixtures between the two countries.

Scottish Rugby prides itself on providing a world class match-day experience for fans at BT Murrayfield on Scotland match days.

During Rugby World Cup 2015, a Scottish Rugby House concept was devised to provide a home from home for Scotland fans in Newcastle ahead of Scotland’s games again South Africa and Samoa. The same concept is being developed in Yokohama to coincide with Scotland’s games against Ireland and Japan.

Yokohama Creative Centre has been identified as the venue for Scottish Rugby House. Catering for 350 fans split over two levels. The venue provides the ideal meeting place for fans pre match and post-match after the Ireland game

In partnership with Scottish Development International, the upper floor of Scottish Rugby House will be used out with game day for trade and investment events promoting Scotland and Scottish brands to the Japanese market.

Other events

A number of other events have been organised for partners and friends of Scottish Rugby throughout the Rugby World Cup to engage with local industries and showcase the Scotland and Scottish Rugby brand.